MAP: Media Accessibility Platform for the European Digital Single Market

Goal: This project aims to raise awareness, disseminate best practices and foster public debate on the EU Digital Single Market Priority in general and media accessibility in particular through the creation of a physical and digital platform. In order to reach these objectives and to become a referent in this field in Europe, MAP will launch a series of coordinated awareness actions: 1) MAP International Conference (MAPIC) The first international conference on connected media accessibility, held in Spain at the Universidade de Vigo in October 2017. MAPIC will provide a forum to discuss the state-of-the-art in the implementation of the European Audiovisual Media Service Directive (AVMSD) and to improve cross-border access to broadcasters' services in Europe. 2) MAP Radio shows (RADIOMAP) Taking advantage of FRED Film Radio, the world-leading IP radio station platform for media accessibility and film, MAP will organise shows in several international film festivals around the world discussing the present and future of connected media accessibility. They will be broadcast in multiple European language channels and available for download in podcast thereafter. 3) MAP Online repository (MAPORG) Creation of the first digital cloud-based platform on media accessibility for the exchange of information and good practices between all stakeholders in the media value chain and the dissemination and impact of the MAP project at European level. Monitored in real time, MAPORG will ensure the sustainability of the project and maximise the impact of its results.